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Feature: Homemade Rice Krispie Treats: Classic No-Bake Cookie Recipe

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This original version is simple to make at home. With just three ingredients – crisp rice cereal, marshmallows, and melted butter or margarine – it is an easy cookie recipe for kids to make. As an added bonus, the bars are a gluten-free cookie!

Prep time: <10 minutes
Setting time: 15-30 minutes
Makes about 20-25 treats, depending upon how you cut them.

Get the full recipe for Homemade Rice Krispie Treats … and discover other Rice Krispie Treats variations on The Elf’s Rice Krispie Treat Variations Board.

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